Uncommon & Unusual Bulbs & Plants

There is a wide world of wondrous plants out there besides those commonly grown in gardens. Some are strange, or even sinister in their appearance, and still others look like they sprang from the fertile imagination of Dr. Seuss! Each of these weird and wonderful plants develop their strange qualities to help them to thrive in their native habitat. We love these horticultural oddities, and have grouped them here for those of you who might like to garden on the wild side!

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Colocasia - Diamond Head

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Colocasia - Diamond Head

$14.95

Contains: 1 Colocasia bulb

Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head'

Exposure: Partial Sun to Partial Shade; Bright Direct to Bright Indirect Indoors

Hardiness: Zones 8-12

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Tacca - Chantrieri Black Bat Plant

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Tacca - Chantrieri Black Bat Plant

$26.95

Contains: 1 large Tacca rhizome

Botanical Name: Tacca chantrieri

Exposure: Partial Shade; Indirect Indoors

Hardiness: Zones 10-11 or indoors

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